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How to Teach a Bloodhound to Sit

Training a Bloodhound to master "The foundational obedience cue every dog should learn first" works best when you account for the breed's temperament. With a trainability of 2/5 and an energy level of 3/5, the Bloodhound responds well to short, consistent, reward-based sessions. Keep the breed's common challenges — recall failure, scent obsession, drooling — in mind as you work through this beginner skill.

A full step-by-step guide for the Bloodhound is being written. In the meantime, explore related guides below or start with the breed overview on the right.

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